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‘Animation spots’ to help boost tourism to Japan?

Such landmarks number in the tens of thousands, given the popularity and volume of “manga” comics In Japan. But this…

September 17, 2016

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Artists riding trend toward the handcrafted

Her timing could not have been better, she says. “I rode the wave of a resurgence in handcrafts, and the…

September 17, 2016

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‘Blue’ for jeans first made 6,200 years ago in Peru

Scientists believe this piece of fabric that was found in Peru contains the world’s oldest example of the blue dye…

September 17, 2016

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Maryland governor’s daughter to marry

Massive white tents were assembled on the front lawn of Government House in Annapolis where 150 guests were to celebrate…

September 17, 2016

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Analysis: Trump again suggests violence against Clinton

Comments more direct than previous ones

September 17, 2016

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Nevada’s recreational pot measure faces big-name foes

People line up in 2015 to be among the first in Nevada to legally purchase medical marijuana at the Silver…

September 16, 2016

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EU looks at defense issue

Bloc seeks to expand joint military efforts

September 16, 2016

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Heavy floods hit North Korea

Thousands left homeless as winter nears

September 16, 2016

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Cyberbully case could lead to charges

Chief prosecutor Francesco Greco said Friday that the investigation into charges of instigating suicide was being coordinated with another probe…

September 16, 2016

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Minor party candidates fail to meet debate requirement

The Commission on Presidential Debates said in a statement Friday that Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson and Green Party nominee Jill…

September 16, 2016

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Media sue FBI to get details on hacking tool

Three media companies are suing the FBI to get it to release information about who developed a tool that allowed…

September 16, 2016

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Skies could soon be filled with drones

FAA expects 1.3M licensed drone pilots by 2020

September 16, 2016

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Undersea volcanoes are hotspots for life

Sub offers glimpse of sea creatures near volcano summit

September 16, 2016

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Trump changes stand on Obama

Says he knows president was born in U.S.

September 16, 2016

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U.S. consumer prices ticked up 0.2 percent in August

Shoppers visit the new Westfield World Trade Center mall in New York.Mark Lennihan/Associated Press file The result follows an unchanged…

September 16, 2016

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MANILA, Philippines – A former Filipino militiaman testified before the country’s Senate on Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte, when he…

September 15, 2016

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Syrian military begins to withdraw from vital Aleppo road

An anti-government media group, shows civilians leaving the town of Suran, in Hama province, Syria. Five years of failed efforts…

September 15, 2016

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In leaked emails, Powell calls Trump a ‘national disgrace’

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks at the State Department in Washington. Powell, in newly leaked emails, criticized both…

September 15, 2016

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Rodney King’s daughter: Build bridges with police

She was eating breakfast when it came on the morning news, video footage showing LAPD officers hitting her unarmed father…

September 15, 2016

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Health law fails to thrive

Obama: Most new enterprises have growing pains

September 15, 2016

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U.S. retail sales slump 0.3 percent

Cinnamon Boffa, right, from Bensalem, Pa., checks out a Chubby Puppies toy for her daughter Serenity at a Toys R…

September 15, 2016

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Obama creates first marine national monument in Atlantic

The Mytilus Seamount off the coast of New England in the North Atlantic Ocean will be included in a new…

September 15, 2016

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U.S. regulators recall 1M Samsung Note 7 phones

FILE – In this July 28, 2016, file photo, a screen magnification feature of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is…

September 14, 2016

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Americans will foot bill to fight warming

Poll finds support for higher fees

September 14, 2016